The Slant Book

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The Slant Book

by Peter Newell

EN·~6 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total

The Slant Book

0:00

THE SLANT BOOK

6:06

Description

Bobby’s go-cart breaks loose at the top of a steep hill, and what begins as a thrilling ride quickly becomes a whirlwind of comic destruction. A frantic nurse, an outraged officer, a street vendor, a painter, a band, construction workers, and countless unsuspecting bystanders are swept into the cart’s unstoppable descent. Even a bulldog, a calf, and an unfortunate picnic party become part of the growing procession.

Told in lively, bouncing rhyme, this playful children’s adventure turns every collision into a new joke, with exaggerated characters, quick reversals, and wonderfully silly wordplay. The action gathers speed as Bobby revels in the mayhem, collecting unexpected passengers and souvenirs along the way. Its famously slanted presentation adds a sense of motion and mischief, making the book especially entertaining for listeners who enjoy rhythmic verse, slapstick humor, and a story that keeps racing downhill.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 minutes (5K characters)

Release date

Dec 8, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Peter Newell

Peter Newell

1862–1924

A playful pioneer of interactive children’s books, Peter Newell turned holes, slanted pages, and upside-down pictures into part of the story. His inventive works still feel surprisingly modern, blending humor, visual puzzles, and clever book design.

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